Jane Andrews

At last it was the summer holidays, and the fairies were enjoying a day at the fairies' special beach, where the sun always shines, and the sea is just the right temperature for swimming in.As soon as they arrived the fairies scattered along the beach, splashing, playing and swimming.

"I'll be away for a few days at the annual fairy convention," announced the Fairy Queen one morning. "There must be no trouble here at Fairy School."The fairies assured her that they would be on their best behaviour, and watched as she flew off, clutching a very full suitcase.A i

Zoe, Pip and the fairies were getting ready for a flying competition with the witches. Everyone was very excited. "You must all do your best," said the Fairy Queen. "We want to bring the trophy back for our school this year."

It was the Fairy Queen's birthday. There was going to be a special party. Zoe and Pip flew to the castle clutching their presents. They were bubbling with excitement.

At last, everything looked bright and beautiful in the Fairy Queen's garden again. Last week the naughty elves had picked every single flower in the garden, which had made the Fairy Queen very angry. But, with the help of the fairies, now new flowers were blooming again.IZoe and Pip painted signs...